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Legal Counsel — Consumer Lending

Landsbankinn · Reykjavík, Iceland · Onsite · kr800,000 - kr1,100,000/year

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Position Overview

Location: Reykjavík, Iceland

Compensation: kr800,000 - kr1,100,000/year

Position: Mid

Type: Job

Remote: No

Posted: Mar 20, 2026

Deadline: May 19, 2026

Job Description

Landsbankinn seeks a Legal Counsel to support the bank's consumer lending division. You will advise on mortgage documentation, consumer credit regulations, and loan recovery processes, ensuring compliance with Icelandic consumer protection standards.

Responsibilities

Draft and review mortgage agreements, personal loan documentation, and credit terms. Advise on compliance with consumer protection and responsible lending obligations. Handle loan restructuring and debt recovery proceedings. Monitor legislative changes affecting consumer financial products.

Requirements

Cand.Jur. or equivalent law degree. 3-5 years of experience in consumer finance, mortgage lending, or banking law. Knowledge of the Consumer Credit Act and Housing Finance Fund regulations. Icelandic fluency required.

Perks & Benefits

Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning

Compensation

kr800,000 - kr1,100,000/year

Practice Area

General Legal

Position

Mid

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: Landsbankinn Hiring Team

Application Deadline

May 19, 2026

Employment Type

Full time